radio Acura MDX 2015 Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup P. 21
Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 27 Personal Information 38
Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69Data Reset 85
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 86
2 Navigation P. 87
Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 112Driving to Your Destination 114Map Menu 120
Changing Your Route 126 Changing Your Destination 135 Resuming Your Trip 138
2 Audio P. 139
Audio System 140 Audio Remote Controls 146 Audio Settings 147 Playing FM/AM Radio 151
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 157 Playing a Disc 162 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 169
Playing an iPod® 181 Playing Internet Radio 193 Playing a USB Flash Drive 197 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 203
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 207
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® 208 Text Message/E-mail 240
2AcuraLink® P. 253
AcuraLink® 254
2Rear Entertainment System P. 261
Rear Entertainment System 262 Rear Control Panel Operation 265Front Control Panel Operation 276Wireless Headphones 280
2Other Features P. 283
Trip Computer 284 Calendar 285 Information Functions 286 Multi-view Rear Camera 288
2Troubleshooting P. 291
Troubleshooting 292 Error Messages 298
2Reference Information P. 305
System Initialization 306 System Limitations 308 Client Assistance 310 Legal Information 313
2Voice Commands P. 321
Voice Commands 322
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.21
NavigationP.87
AudioP.139
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.207
AcuraLink®P.253
Rear Entertainment SystemP.261
Other FeaturesP.283
TroubleshootingP.291
Reference InformationP.305
Voice CommandsP.321
IndexP.337

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Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System (P261)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio (P151)
SiriusXM® Radio (P157)
Compact Disc (P162)
iPod® (P181)
USB Flash Drive (P197)
Bluetooth® Audio (P203)Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P169)
Internet Radio (P193)
AcuraLink® (P254)
AcuraLink® provides you with important info rmation and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control (P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (P208)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

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Quick Reference GuideRear Entertainment System (P261)
The rear passengers can enjoy a wide array of audio/visual sources with the Rear Entertainment System (RES). The rear passengers can use
wireless headphones and operate the system with the rear control panel.
Overhead Screen and Rear Control Panel
Pull down the bottom edge of
the screen. Select the audio source.
Press the buttons to
select items.
Press the Release button to
remove the rear control panel.
(Light-up) Button
Illuminate the buttons on the
rear control panel.
9 (Power) Button
Turn the system on or off
(when rear power is turned on). CH/FOLDER Bar
Select a channel (Radio) or a
folder (Disc/USB).
TUNE/SKIP Bar
Find stations (FM/AM). Skip to
start/end of tracks, or press
and hold to fast reverse/fast
forward (Disc/USB/DVD).CATEGORY Bar
Select a category (SiriusXM®).
(Play/Pause) Button
Play or pause the playback.
TITLE SCROLL Bar
Display track title, artist, and
other text information.
Select the audio source.
Rotate the Interface Dial
to select items.
Press the Release button to
remove the rear control panel.
Press the Open button to open
and pull down the screen.
Ultrawide RES
Basic Operation
a
Open the overhead screen.
bPress the REAR 9
(Power) button on
the front control
panel.
c Select the audio source.
 RES : Press the desired button on
the rear control panel.
 Ultrawide RES : Press the SOURCE
button and rotate the Interface
Dial on the rear control panel to
select an audio source. Press the
ENTER button.
REAR
RES

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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 140
About Your Audio System .............................. 140
USB Port ........................................................ 141
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 142
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 143
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 144
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 146
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 146
Audio Settings ................................................. 147
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 149
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 151
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 151
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 151
Audio Menu .................................................. 153
Playing SiriusXM® Radio ................................ 157
Selecting SiriusXM® Mode............................. 157
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 157
Audio Menu .................................................. 159 SiriusXM® Radio Service................................. 161
Playing a Disc ................................................... 162
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 162
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 163
Audio Menu ................................................... 164
Recommended CDs ........................................ 167
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 169
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 169
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 170
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 171
Audio Menu ................................................... 172
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 181
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 182
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 183
Audio Menu ................................................... 185
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 188
Playing Internet Radio ..................................... 193
Selecting Internet Radio Mode........................ 193 Pandora® Menu ............................................ 194
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 195
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 197
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 198
Audio Screen Control..................................... 199
Audio Menu .................................................. 200
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio............................. 203
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode ................ 203
Audio Screen Control..................................... 204

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Audio
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC fi les, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
and iPod®, iPhone® and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touchscreen interface.1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio is avai lable on a subscription
basis only. For more information on SiriusXM®
Radio, contact a dealer.
2 SiriusXM® Radio Service P. 161
SiriusXM® Radio is available in the United States
and Canada, except Hawa ii, Alaska, and Puerto
Rico.
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs
are not supported.
iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks
owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the
screen. If this is distur bing, please operate the
screen without polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod®
USB
Flash
Drive

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Audio SystemSetting Audio Shortcuts
Audio
Setting Audio Shortcuts
You can store up to six radio stations, and HDD audio album/play lists when playing
AM, FM, or SiriusXM® Radio, or HDD audio.1.Select Shortcuts .
2. Tune to a radio station or select a
song.
2 Playing FM/AM Radio P. 151
2 Playing SiriusXM® Radio P. 157
2 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio P. 169
3.Select Audio.
4. Select Edit or No Entry.
If you select No Entry, go to step
6.
5. Select Add.
6. Select the preset icon you want to
store the station or song to.
■Storing a station or song
1 Setting Audio Shortcuts
You can also preset a st ation or song by pressing
and holding the preset icon you want to store
that station or song after step 3.

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Audio SystemSetting Audio Shortcuts
Audio
1.Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Audio .
3. Select Edit.
4. Select Delete .
5. Select the preset icon with the radio st ation or a song you want to delete.
■Deleting a preset station or song

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Audio
Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as
follows:
FM AM SiriusXM® CD HDD
USB iPod®Bluetooth® Audio
Pandora® Aha
TMAUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To scan to the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To scan to the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, HDD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora® or Aha
TM
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
The USB mode, iPod® mode, Bluetooth® Audio
mode, Pandora® mode, and Aha
TM mode appear
when a connection (Bluetooth or USB) is
established with a device.
To select audio mode, pr ess the SOURCE button,
then move the left selector wheel to the right or
left.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button

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Audio
Audio Settings
HSETTINGS button  Audio Settings
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Sound : Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
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Adjusting the Sound P. 149
• Source Select Popup: Selects whether the list of selectable audio sources comes
on when the AUDIO button is pressed.
• HD Radio Mode (AM/FM mode): Selects whether the audio system automatically
switches to the digital radio waves or receives the analogue waves only.
• Cover Art (CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), iPod ®, USB, Pandora® or Aha™ mode): Turns
on and off the cover art display.
• Connect Bluetooth Audio Device (Bluetooth ® Audio, Pandora® or Aha™
mode): Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth® Audio device to HFL.
• Recording from CD (CD mode): Selects whether the songs on music CDs are
automatically recorded to the HDD.
• Recording Quality (CD mode): Selects the quality of the music files recorded to
the HDD.
• HDD Info (HDD mode) : Displays the HDD capacity.
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Audio
Playing FM/AM Radio
Selecting FM/AM Mode
1.Press the MENU button.(in AUDIO mode)
2. Rotate i to select Change Source . Press u.
3. Rotate i to select the frequency band (FM, AM). Press u.
The band and frequency are displayed on the navigation screen.
1. Select Audio Source .
2. Select the frequency band (AM, FM) icon.
The band and frequency are displayed on the On Demand Multi-Use displayTM.
Audio Screen Control
Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use
DisplayTM.
Rotate i to select a preset station.
Press u.
Press and hold u for a few
seconds to store the current
station.
Press MENU button to display the
menu items.
2 Audio Menu P. 153
1Playing FM/AM Radio
d “Display audio screen”
You can control the AM/FM radio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
The ST indicator appears on the display
indicating stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
The radio can receive the complete AM and FM
bands:
AM band: 530 to 1710 kHz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations
into the preset memory.
Preset stations
Frequency bandInterface Dial
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